SEATTLE, July 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- EvergreenBancorp, Inc. (OTCBB:EVGG), the holding company for EvergreenBank, today reported investments in its branch franchise produced a 23% increase in loans. In the second quarter of 2008, Evergreen earned $152,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $747,000, or $0.31 per diluted share in the second quarter a year ago. In the first half of 2008, operating profits were boosted by a gain from its ownership of Visa, Inc. of $5.6 million pretax, or $1.58 per diluted share after tax. In the first six months of 2008, net income totaled $3.6 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.59 per diluted share in the first six months of 2007.
"As we continue to invest in our branch network, we are generating solid growth in loans throughout our system, although the cost of expansion continues to impact earnings in the short term. Open just a few months, our new office in Kent has gotten off to an excellent start," stated Gerald O. Hatler, president and chief executive officer.
Second Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights (6/30/2008 compared with 6/30/2007) * Net loans increased 23% to $405 million, with construction loans representing 14% of the portfolio. * Total assets rose 18% to $457 million. * Capital ratios for the Bank remained strong with Tier 1 Capital to average assets of 9.12%, well above the regulatory requirements for well-capitalized institutions of 5% for the Bank. * A cash dividend of $0.07 per share will be paid August 22 to shareholders of record August 6, 2008.
Balance Sheet and Asset Quality
Total assets grew 18% to $457 million at June 30, 2008, from $387 million at June 30, 2007. Net loans increased 23% to $405 million from $331 million a year ago. The loan portfolio continues to be well diversified and well secured. At June 30, 2008, commercial loans accounted for 24% of the portfolio, commercial real estate loans were 48%, construction and land development loans were 14%, single family residential loans totaled 9% and consumer loans contributed 5% of gross loans.
LOANS June 30, March 31, June 30, Second Quarter
(in thousands) 2008 2008 2007 % Change
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Commercial $97,975 $88,058 $88,173 11%
Real estate:
Commercial 196,960 174,340 134,557 46%
Construction 56,947 62,738 55,337 3%
Residential 1-4 family 36,711 40,778 34,739 6%
Consumer and other 22,401 23,430 21,119 6%
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Total $410,994 $389,344 $333,925 23%
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"While the bulk of our loans continue to perform well, two substantial relationships are not performing, causing asset quality to decline in the quarter," said Gordon Browning, chief financial officer. Total nonperforming loans rose to $7.5 million, or 1.64% of assets. One of the nonperforming loans is for $3.9 million and is secured by a residential land parcel in Redmond, Washington valued recently at $7 million. This loan is currently the subject of a dispute between its two business partners who are working to dissolve their business. The other nonperforming relationship totals $3.1 million in construction loans for two high end homes in Seattle and North Pierce County, for which additional reserves were booked in the first quarter.
The allowance for loan losses stood at $5.6 million or 1.36% of total loans at June 30, 2008, compared with $3.3 million or 0.97% of total loans at June 30, 2007. In the second quarter of 2008, net charge-offs totaled $187,000, or 0.05% of average loans, compared to net recoveries of $35,000 for the same quarter a year ago. Year-to-date, net charge-offs were $914,000, or 0.23% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $29,000 in the first six months of 2007.
Deposits rose 7% to $320 million, a $20 million increase from one year ago. Shareholders' equity was up 16% year over year to $28.8 million. Book value per share was up 13% to $11.98 at June 30, 2008, from $10.57 at June 30, 2007. The 92,000 equivalent restricted shares of Visa, Inc.(NYSE:V) that Evergreen owns are carried on its books at zero value, but will eventually add value to the franchise.
Operating Results
Second quarter operating revenue totaled $4.3 million compared to $4.4 million in the second quarter a year ago. For the first six months of 2008, operating revenues were $14.3 million compared to $8.5 million in the first six months of 2007. Revenue includes net interest income before provision for loan losses and non interest income excluding Visa gain or expenses.
Second quarter net interest income, before the provision for loan losses, rose 1% to $3.9 million and grew 5% in the first six months of 2008 to $7.9 million compared to the year ago periods. In the second quarter of 2008, net interest margin (taxable-equivalent) was 3.73% compared to 4.40% for the second quarter of last year. In the first six months of 2008, net interest margin fell to 3.83% from 4.40% in the first half of 2007, reflecting the sharp decline in short term interest rates in the past year.
"We are continuing to build reserves both because our loan portfolio is growing, but also due to the increase in our non-performing loans," said Michael Tibbits, chief credit officer. Evergreen provisioned $509,000 for loan losses in the second quarter compared to $233,000 in the second quarter of 2007. In the first six months of 2008, the provision for loan losses totaled $2.3 million compared to $496,000 in the first six months of 2007.
After the provision for loan losses, net interest income totaled $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2008, compared to $3.6 million in the second quarter a year ago. Year to date, net interest income after the provision was $5.5 million compared to $7.0 million in the first half of 2007.
Second quarter noninterest income was $408,000 compared to $521,000 in the second quarter a year ago, reflecting lower fee income from service charges and credit card processing. In the first six months of 2008, noninterest income was $6.4 million compared to $1.0 million in the first six months of 2007. Excluding the Visa gain, noninterest income in the first half of 2008 totaled $846,000.
The significant impact from Visa's initial public offering contributed to a large gain on the income statement in the first half of the year. The shares of Visa were valued at more than $6.6 million, as of yesterday's close, although this value will not be reflected on the balance sheet until they are sold, and are restricted from sale for at least three years to offset Visa's possible litigation exposure.
Noninterest expense rose 18% in the second quarter of 2008 to $3.6 million compared with $3.0 million in the same quarter a year ago, reflecting overall franchise growth and increased FDIC insurance premiums. Noninterest expense in the first half of 2008 increased 15% to $6.9 million from $5.9 million in the first half of 2007. The ratio of annualized noninterest expense to average assets was 3.29% for the second quarter and 3.20% for the first six months of 2008 compared to 3.29% and 3.31% for the respective periods of 2007.
EvergreenBancorp, Inc.
GAAP Reconciliation Table
Core Earnings to GAAP reconciliation (1)
(in thousands except share
and per share data) 2Q08 1Q08 2Q07
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GAAP net income $ 152 $ 3,882 $ 747
Visa related costs or gains -- (5,587) --
Net tax effect -- 1,749 --
Core earnings $ 152 $ 44 $ 747
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Core earnings per share (1)
Basic core earnings per share $ 0.06 $ 0.02 $ 0.32
Diluted core earnings per share $ 0.06 $ 0.02 $ 0.31
Weighted average basic common
shares outstanding 2,401,556 2,392,074 2,357,308
Weighted average diluted common
shares outstanding 2,417,669 2,422,054 2,395,827
(1) Core earnings is defined as reported net income excluding certain
non-routine items that occur infrequently. These non-routine
items include significant infrequent gains, losses, or expenses
that are not reflective of continuing operations.Core earnings
is a non-GAAP financial measure.
About EvergreenBancorp and EvergreenBank
Founded in 1971, EvergreenBank is a subsidiary of EvergreenBancorp, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. EvergreenBank is a community bank with seven offices located in Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Kent. The Bank offers a full suite of personal and business banking services. Services include commercial, real estate, and consumer lending; savings, checking, and certificate of deposit accounts; health savings accounts; Internet banking and merchant credit card processing services. Visit www.EvergreenBancorp.com to learn more.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities law, including statements concerning business strategies and their intended results, and similar statements concerning expectations that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the effects of economic conditions, demand for financial services, competitive conditions, regulatory changes, and the availability of capital to finance growth, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein.
EvergreenBancorp Inc.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Quarterly
(unaudited) -----------------------------------
(in thousands except per share 2008 2007 2nd Quarter
and ratio data) 2nd Qtr 2nd Qtr % Change
EARNINGS RESULTS
Revenue $ 4,319 $ 4,384 -1%
Net interest income $ 3,911 $ 3,863 1%
Provision for loan losses $ 509 $ 233 118%
Noninterest income $ 408 $ 521 -22%
Noninterest expense $ 3,598 $ 3,040 18%
Net income $ 152 $ 747 -80%
Basic earnings per share $ 0.06 $ 0.32 -80%
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.06 $ 0.31 -80%
Weighted average basic
shares outstanding 2,401,556 2,357,308 2%
Weighted average diluted
shares outstanding 2,417,669 2,395,827 1%
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets
(annualized) 0.14% 0.81%
Return on average common
equity (annualized) 2.12% 12.22%
Net interest margin
(fully tax-equivalent) 3.73% 4.40%
Noninterest expense to
average assets (annualized) 3.29% 3.29%
CAPITAL
Equity to assets 6.31% 6.45%
Book value per share $ 11.98 $ 10.57 13%
ASSET QUALITY
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) $ 187 $ (35) -635%
Allowance for loan losses $ 5,593 $ 3,251 72%
Allowance for losses
to total loans 1.36% 0.97%
Nonperforming loans $ 7,492 $ 1,407 432%
Nonperforming assets
to total assets 1.64% 0.36%
END OF PERIOD BALANCES
Total loans $ 410,994 $ 333,925 23%
Total assets $ 456,789 $ 386,622 18%
Deposits $ 320,447 $ 300,234 7%
Shareholders' equity $ 28,837 $ 24,935 16%
AVERAGE BALANCES
Total loans $ 399,561 $ 320,167 25%
Earning assets $ 423,540 $ 353,774 20%
Total assets $ 439,511 $ 370,066 19%
Deposits $ 310,796 $ 287,883 8%
Shareholders' equity $ 28,865 $ 24,511 18%
EvergreenBancorp Inc.
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Six months ended
(unaudited) -----------------------------------
(in thousands except per share June 30, June 30, YTD to YTD
and ratio data) 2008 2007 % Change
EARNINGS RESULTS
Revenue $ 14,308 $ 8,498 68%
Net interest income $ 7,875 $ 7,502 5%
Provision for loan losses $ 2,341 $ 496 372%
Noninterest income $ 6,433 $ 996 546%
Noninterest expense $ 6,852 $ 5,935 15%
Net income $ 3,559 $ 1,403 154%
Basic earnings per share $ 1.48 $ 0.60 149%
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.47 $ 0.59 151%
Weighted average basic
shares outstanding 2,396,815 2,355,108 2%
Weighted average diluted
shares outstanding 2,419,453 2,395,868 1%
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average
assets (annualized) 1.66% 0.78%
Return on average common
equity (annualized) 26.24% 11.68%
Net interest margin
(fully tax-equivalent) 3.83% 4.40%
Noninterest expense to average
assets (annualized) 3.20% 3.31%
CAPITAL
Equity to assets 6.31% 6.45%
Book value per share $ 11.98 $ 10.57 13%
ASSET QUALITY
Net loan charge-offs $ 914 $ 29 3052%
Allowance for loan losses $ 5,593 $ 3,251 72%
Allowance for losses
to total loans 1.36% 0.97%
Nonperforming loans $ 7,492 $ 1,407 432%
Nonperforming assets
to total assets 1.64% 0.36%
END OF PERIOD BALANCES
Total loans $ 410,994 $ 333,925 23%
Total assets $ 456,789 $ 386,622 18%
Deposits $ 320,447 $ 300,234 7%
Shareholders' equity $ 28,837 $ 24,935 16%
AVERAGE BALANCES
Total loans $ 391,454 $ 312,321 25%
Earning assets $ 415,301 $ 345,404 20%
Total assets $ 430,887 $ 362,073 19%
Deposits $ 309,368 $ 274,465 13%
Shareholders' equity $ 27,273 $ 24,217 13%
EvergreenBancorp Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited) Three months ended Second
(in thousands except June 30, June 30, Quarter
per share data) 2008 2007 % Change
Interest and dividend income
Loans, including fees $ 6,820 $ 6,861 -1%
Federal funds sold and other 43 71 -39%
Investments securities:
Taxable securities 115 284 -60%
Tax exempt securities 25 31 -19%
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Total interest and dividend income 7,003 7,247 -3%
Interest expense
Deposits 2,237 2,595 -14%
Federal funds purchased and
securities sold under agreements
to repurchase 1 28 -96%
Federal Home Loan Bankadvances 718 447 61%
Junior subordinated debt 136 314 -57%
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Total interest expense 3,092 3,384 -9%
Net interest income 3,911 3,863 1%
Provision for loan losses 509 233 118%
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Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 3,402 3,630 -6%
Noninterest income
Service charges on
deposit accounts 290 363 -20%
Merchant credit card processing 23 48 -52%
Net earnings on bank
owned life insurance 58 59 -2%
Other noninterest income 37 51 -27%
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Total noninterest income 408 521 -22%
Noninterestexpense
Salaries and employee benefits 1,625 1,396 16%
Occupancy and equipment 580 484 20%
Data processing 223 272 -18%
Professional fees 86 96 -10%
Marketing 303 165 84%
State & local taxes 140 139 1%
Outside service fees 130 120 8%
Other noninterest expense 511 368 39%
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Total noninterest expense 3,598 3,040 18%
Income before income tax expense 212 1,111 -81%
Income tax expense 60 364 -84%
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Net income $ 152 $ 747 -80%
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Earnings per share basic $ 0.06 $ 0.32 -80%
Earnings per share diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.31 -80%
Weighted average basic
shares outstanding 2,401,556 2,357,308 2%
Weighted average diluted
shares outstanding 2,417,669 2,395,827 1%
EvergreenBancorp Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited) Six months ended Second
(in thousands except June 30, June 30, Quarter
per share data) 2008 2007 % Change
Interest and dividend income
Loans, including fees $ 14,088 $ 13,256 6%
Federal funds sold and other 107 107 0%
Investments securities:
Taxable securities 227 572 -60%
Tax exempt securities 52 63 -17%
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Total interest and dividend income 14,474 13,998 3%
Interest expense
Deposits 4,775 4,766 0%
Federal funds purchased and
securities sold under agreements
to repurchase 3 64 -95%
Federal Home Loan Bankadvances 1,491 1,118 33%
Junior subordinated debt 330 548 -40%
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Total interest expense 6,599 6,496 2%
Net interest income 7,875 7,502 5%
Provision for loan losses 2,341 496 372%
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Net interest income after
provision for loan losses 5,534 7,006 -21%
Noninterest income
Service charges on
deposit accounts 602 698 -14%
Merchant credit card processing 47 92 -49%
Net earnings on bank
owned life insurance 106 115 -8%
Other noninterest income 91 91 0%
Gain on redemption and interest
in escrow fund of Visa stock 5,587 -- NM
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Total noninterest income 6,433 996 546%
Noninterestexpense
Salaries and employee benefits 3,074 2,853 8%
Occupancy and equipment 1,090 963 13%
Data processing 470 478 -2%
Professional fees 219 192 14%
Marketing 367 226 62%
State revenue and sales
tax expense 322 246 31%
Outside service fees 245 244 0%
Other noninterest expense 1,065 733 45%
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Total noninterest expense 6,852 5,935 15%
Income before income tax expense 5,115 2,067 147%
Income tax expense 1,556 664 134%
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Net income $ 3,559 $ 1,403 154%
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Earnings per share basic $ 1.48 $ 0.60 149%
Earnings per share diluted $ 1.47 $ 0.59 151%
Weighted average basic
shares outstanding 2,396,815 2,355,108 2%
Weighted average diluted
shares outstanding 2,419,453 2,395,868 1%
EvergreenBancorp Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Second
(unaudited) June 30, Dec. 31, June 30, Qtr %
(in thousands except share data) 2008 2007 2007 Change
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Assets Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and due from banks $ 6,497 $ 14,076 $ 6,604 -2%
Interest-bearing deposits
in financial institutions 5,858 5,923 6,963 -16%
Federal funds sold 8,010 2,383 414 1835%
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Total cash and cash equivalents 20,365 22,382 13,981 46%
Investment securities:
Available for sale 15,208 14,446 27,643 -45%
Loans 410,994 375,428 333,925 23%
Allowance for loan losses (5,593) (4,166) (3,251) 72%
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Net Loans 405,401 371,262 330,674 23%
Premises and equipment 3,515 2,886 3,247 8%
Bank owned life insurance 5,643 5,537 5,430 4%
Interest in escrow fund
of Visa stock 2,122 -- -- NM
Accrued interest and other assets 4,535 6,274 5,647 -20%
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Total assets $456,789 $422,787 $386,622 18%
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Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing $ 50,362 $ 59,458 $ 52,372 -4%
Interest bearing 270,085 250,013 247,862 9%
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Total deposits 320,447 309,471 300,234 7%
Junior subordinated debt 12,372 12,372 17,372 -29%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 89,725 69,910 39,361 128%
Indemnification liabilities 2,122 2,122 -- NM
Accrued expenses and
other liabilities 3,286 3,476 4,720 -30%
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Total liabilities 427,952 397,351 361,687 18%
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock: No par value;
100,000 shares authorized
issued and outstanding - none -- -- -- NM
Common stock and surplus: No
par value; 15,000,000 shares
authorized; 2,406,339 shares
issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2008 21,708 21,467 21,240 2%
Retained earnings 7,194 3,972 4,527 59%
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (65) (3) (832) -92%
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Total stockholders' equity 28,837 25,436 24,935 16%
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $456,789 $422,787 $386,622 18%
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